Marqeta

SoftwareEngineerII-NetworkOperations

$114–142k United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Engineer II - Network Operations at Marqeta. Skills: Network infrastructure, Firewall management, Routing protocols. Deploy firewalls. Configure network hardware”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver projects in service of quarterly goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Identify solutions to solve ambiguous, open-ended problems

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel occasionally to colocation sites as needed, Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, 3-5 years of hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, Palo Alto firewall configuration, management, and troubleshooting, Experience managing network hardware in colocation and data center environments, Proficiency in networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, VLANs, spanning tree, and routing and switching technologies, Deep understanding of OSI model layers 1-4 and practical application in troubleshooting, Experience with network monitoring tools and platforms

Nice to Have

CCNP certification, Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for network automation

What You'll Do.

Configure network hardware

Support corporate networking

Implement VPN solutions

Manage data center infrastructure

Optimize routing protocols

Collaborate with ISPs

Perform physical maintenance

Monitor network performance

Implement QoS policies

Troubleshoot network issues

Maintain network documentation

Participate in on-call rotation

Implement network security

Support infrastructure projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in collaboration with your team; Work with cross-functional partners; Work with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Own and deliver projects

Full Job Description

Marqeta is looking for a talented Network Engineer II to manage and support our physical network infrastructure. You will own and deliver projects in service of quarterly goals on the team and independently identify solutions to solve ambiguous, open-ended problems. You will work in collaboration with your team and cross-functional partners. We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely in the United States, only in one of our National locations, which you can review here. The Impact You'll Have Deploy, configure, and maintain Palo Alto firewalls across colocation and data center environments Manage network hardware deployments in colocation facilities including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers Configure and support Meraki-based corporate office networking solutions Implement and maintain VPN solutions for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity Manage and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center network infrastructure Configure and optimize routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS for enterprise connectivity Collaborate with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Equinix, and Card Networks such as Visa/Mastercard/Pulse to maintain and optimize connectivity, troubleshoot network issues and ensure SLAs Perform rack and stack operations, cable management, and physical infrastructure maintenance in colocation facilities Monitor network performance and implement QoS policies to ensure optimal traffic flow Troubleshoot complex network issues across physical and virtual environments Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and runbooks Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 network support Implement network security best practices and maintain compliance with security policies Work with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and application deployments Who You Are Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or relate

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